Prepare against Tamas Vanczak
IM · Hungary · World #1,693 classical · FIDE ID 759929
When preparing against Tamas Vanczak, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Bogo-Indian Defense as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 606 games by Tamas Vanczak, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tamas Vanczak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamas Vanczak before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,400 | 2,431 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,380 | 2,380 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,329 | 2,329 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 260 | 196 | 150 | 42.9% |
| As White | 311 | 139 | 115 | 57 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 295 | 121 | 81 | 93 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamas Vanczak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamas Vanczak's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 177 | 56.9% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 123 | 39.5% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues Bg5 (70.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues Bf4 (59.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Vanczak usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 40.3% | 64.2% |
| c6 | 42 | 28.2% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 27 | 18.1% | 42.6% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 6.7% | 90.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 83 | 86.5% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.2% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 5.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Tamas Vanczak's chess games
All 606 games by Tamas Vanczak in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 260 wins, 196 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 45 | 18/20/7 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 14/9/4 | 51.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/8/3 | 56.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 15 | 1/7/7 | 6.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,616 | Titled Tue Late | B86 |
| Aug 2026 | Vaclav Finek | 2,597 | Kanizsa Open 2026 | D30 |
| Oct 2024 | Konstantin Tarlev | 2,579 | chT-ROM | B41 |
| Jul 2023 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,562 | ch-HUN Rapid | D00 |
| Dec 2023 | Oliver Mihok | 2,549 | ch-HUN | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 75 | 40.5 | 2,377 |
| chT-HUN U18 | 2019 | 38 | 23 | 2,081 |
| ch-HUN Rapid | 2025 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,443 |
| Budapest FS07 GM | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,414 |
| ch-HUN U14 | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 2,118 |
| Zalakaros Barczay Mem | 2023 | 13 | 10 | 2,397 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1617 | 2017 | 11 | 10 | 2,297 |
| chT2-HUN Barcza 1516 | 2016 | 11 | 10 | 2,334 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamas Vanczak's chess games?
606 games by Tamas Vanczak, from Jan 2012 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Tamas Vanczak has played.
What does Tamas Vanczak play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Tamas Vanczak opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamas Vanczak answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tamas Vanczak play as White?
As White, Tamas Vanczak's most-played openings in our database are: London System (45 games, 40.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamas Vanczak play as Black?
As Black, Tamas Vanczak most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 295 games.
What is Tamas Vanczak's FIDE rating?
Tamas Vanczak is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess, 2,380 in rapid and 2,329 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Tamas Vanczak played?
Our database contains 606 games by Tamas Vanczak, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 196 draws, 150 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamas Vanczak?
606 games by Tamas Vanczak reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.